w. bush. >> condi is very interesting and skilled in foreign policy. she is very charismatic. a lot of people like her. she's not seen as a political figure, which is a plus. also, she's never been a candidate, which is a minus. >> another potential peenus -- minus here, she was at the center of a number of bush administration controversies. when it comes to social issues, she may have left the party's base. most running mates are not chosen until before the party convention, which is still a month away. so, is all of this hype about condoleezza rice just that? hype? republican strategist jack burkman joins us. jack, it's great to see you. >> great to see you. happy friday. >> happy friday to you, to. let me ask you off of the bat. i heard a lot of different discussions today. any chance that mitt romney would choose sound lessa rice as his vp? >> i love condi rice, she's a good friend of mine. no, zero. the most important thing for romney is that he get a sol i would, social conservativ